Gilbert Advantage Scholarship

Park University and the Town of Gilbert are proud to offer the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship to eligible Gilbert residents, business owners and employees.

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A Park University Education—With an Advantage for the Gilbert Community

Park University and the Town of Gilbert are proud to offer the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship to eligible Gilbert residents, business owners and employees.

The scholarship provides 50% off tuition to qualified students enrolling at Park University. The renewable scholarship applies to every Park University degree, including programs offered online and on campus. With flexible learning options and multiple start dates throughout the year, Park makes it possible to pursue your education in a way that works for your life.

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Who Is Eligible for the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship?

To qualify, you must meet at least one of the following requirements at the time you enroll:

Gilbert Residents

Your primary legal residence must be located within the incorporated boundaries of the Town of Gilbert, Arizona. Park University will review and approve proof of residency at the time of enrollment.

Gilbert Business Owners

You must hold a controlling ownership interest in—or serve as a principal of—a business with a physical office, principal place of business or primary operations within the incorporated boundaries of the Town of Gilbert. Park University will review and approve a Gilbert business license at the time of enrollment.

Employees of Gilbert-Based Businesses

You must be directly employed by a business operating within the incorporated boundaries of the Town of Gilbert. Park University will review and approve proof of employment and/or a Gilbert business license at the time of enrollment.

Study at Park University in Gilbert

Park University has served the Gilbert community since 2018. Through its continued partnership with the Town of Gilbert, Park is expanding access to flexible, career-focused education for the people who live and work in the community.

Students benefit from personalized support, flexible learning formats and the resources of a university that has provided accessible, student-centered education since 1875.

Designed for Working Adults

Park offers convenient schedules and flexible learning formats designed to help students balance college with work, family and other responsibilities. Eligible students may also earn college credit for knowledge and experience gained outside the classroom through Park’s Credit for Prior Learning program.

How to Apply

There is no separate scholarship application.

Apply for admission to Park University at park.edu/apply. You may also complete the Request for Information form to connect with an admissions representative.

Park University will review and approve the required eligibility documentation at the time of enrollment.

Application Deadlines and Start Dates

Park University offers rolling enrollment and multiple start dates throughout the year. Depending on the program, students may choose from:

  • 16-week or accelerated 8-week terms
  • Online or on-campus courses
  • Undergraduate and graduate degree options

Apply early to allow time for admission, enrollment and scholarship eligibility verification.

Professional Education, Grounded in Durable Skills

Park University is an opportunity college that combines career-focused degree programs with the durable skills of a liberal arts education—including communication, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving. Students prepare not only for their next position, but also for long-term growth in a changing workforce.

Explore Degree Options

Students can pursue select programs on-site in Gilbert and access Park University’s broader catalog online. Areas of study include business, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, healthcare, public administration and the social sciences. Park offers more than 90 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs overall.

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Take the Next Step

Ready to learn whether you qualify for the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship?

The Gilbert Advantage Scholarship is a Park University scholarship for eligible Gilbert residents, Gilbert-based business owners and employees of businesses operating within the Town of Gilbert.

Who qualifies for the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship?

You may qualify if you live within the incorporated boundaries of Gilbert, own a qualifying Gilbert-based business or work for a business operating within Gilbert. Eligibility is verified when you enroll.

Do I need to submit a separate scholarship application?

No. Apply for admission to Park University. Park will review and approve the required eligibility documentation at the time of enrollment.

What documentation will I need?

Depending on how you qualify, you will need to provide proof of Gilbert residency, proof of employment and/or a Gilbert business license. Park University will review and approve the documentation at the time of enrollment.

How much is the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship?

The Gilbert Advantage Scholarship provides eligible students with 50% off tuition.

Is the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship renewable?

Yes. The Gilbert Advantage Scholarship is renewable for eligible students.

Which Park University degrees qualify?

Every Park University degree qualifies for the Gilbert Advantage Scholarship, including degrees offered online and on campus.

Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Park University is a private, non-profit, institution of higher learning since 1875.